[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 187 (Monday, November 13, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5479-S5480]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 461--CONGRATULATING THE TEXAS RANGERS FOR WINNING THE 
                2023 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL WORLD SERIES

  Mr. CRUZ (for himself and Mr. Cornyn) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 461

       Whereas, on November 1, 2023, the Texas Rangers (referred 
     to in this preamble as the ``Rangers'') defeated the National 
     League Champions, the Arizona Diamondbacks, by 4 games to 1 
     to win the 2023 Major League Baseball World Series in 5 
     games;
       Whereas this victory marks the first Major League Baseball 
     World Series championship in Rangers franchise history;
       Whereas, during the 2023 playoffs, the Rangers defeated the 
     Tampa Bay Rays, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Houston Astros 
     to make their third Major League Baseball World Series 
     appearance;
       Whereas the Rangers were a perfect 11-0 on the road in the 
     2023 playoffs;

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       Whereas the Rangers attained a 90-72 record in the 2023 
     Major League Baseball season;
       Whereas General Manager, Chris Young, the front office 
     staff, and the supporting staff of the Rangers navigated an 
     exemplary season and made tremendous decisions to assemble 
     the 2023 World Series Champions;
       Whereas Manager, Bruce Bochy, the coaching staff, clubhouse 
     staff, and the supporting staff of the Rangers managed the 
     2023 Major League Baseball season, invested in their players, 
     and should be congratulated;
       Whereas the entire roster for the Rangers proved to be 
     instrumental in the victory;
       Whereas Corey Seager was named Most Valuable Player for the 
     2023 Major League Baseball World Series, earning the award 
     for the second time in his career and first time with the 
     Rangers;
       Whereas the people of Texas and Rangers fans everywhere 
     are--
       (1) proud of the Rangers organization;
       (2) thankful for the hard work, dedication, and teamwork of 
     the Rangers during the 2023 season; and
       (3) thankful to the Rangers for bringing another World 
     Series victory to the State of Texas; and
       Whereas fans of the Rangers demonstrated true passion and 
     dedication in supporting their team throughout the 2023 Major 
     League Baseball season: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates the Texas Rangers on winning the 2023 
     Major League Baseball World Series;
       (2) recognizes the achievements, contributions, and 
     dedication of the players, coaches, management, and support 
     staff of the Texas Rangers;
       (3) recognizes the hard work and commitment of the staff of 
     Globe Life Field; and
       (4) respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to 
     transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
       (A) the Chairman of the Texas Rangers, Ray Davis;
       (B) the General Manager of the Texas Rangers, Chris Young; 
     and
       (C) the Manager of the Texas Rangers, Bruce Bochy.

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